Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars
1 Nov 2021

Mountains of space junk could carry us to Mars
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New project aims to recycle and refine space junk into rocket fuel. Learn how an Australian company is trying to solve the problem of space junk in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 Earth and Space students. Word … Continued
Tech In Your Clothes and Under Your Skin
27 Oct 2021

Tech In Your Clothes and Under Your Skin
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You’re probably already pretty comfortable with wearing your technology. But how will you feel about implanting or ingesting it? Learn about how advancements in technology have translated to wearable tech, both on and in the body – combining technology and … Continued
How did we get here? Are races real?
21 Oct 2021

How did we get here? Are races real?
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How does race connect with our evolutionary past? And what does genetics have to do with it? We asked evolutionary biologist Darren Curnoe "are races real?" in this episode of "How Did We Get Here?" Watch this short video and … Continued
How do radio telescopes work?
19 Oct 2021

How do radio telescopes work?
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Astronomers have different ways of watching the universe, including optical telescopes like Hubble and radio telescopes like the SKA. But how do radio telescopes actually work? This animation shows you how both dish and dipole antennae receive radio waves to … Continued
Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes
8 Oct 2021

Amazing Australian scientists and students recognised with Eureka Prizes
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National science awards honour school students' science communication talent and innovation and leadership of researchers. Find out about some of the most innovative and exciting scientists in Australia who were awarded a Eureka Prize. Word Count: 340 The Eureka Prizes … Continued
Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes
8 Oct 2021

Australia’s first trainee woman astronaut tells us what it takes
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Kim Ellis Hayes is currently training to be Australia’s first woman astronaut. Find out what it takes. Learn about the process of becoming an Australian astronaut in this resource for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students learning about STEM … Continued
How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist
6 Oct 2021

How making a film exploring Indigenous stories of the night sky enriched my perspective as a scientist
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Radio astronomer and filmmaker Steven Tingay tells the story of two children learning the astrophysical and Indigenous stories of the universe. Learn how science can be explored in a creative way to enhance our understanding in this resource for Year … Continued
25 Sep 2021

A Hundred Year Journey
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This documentary film is based on the Helinä Rautavaara Museum’s project. It documents a rare journey to connect cultural objects, the heirs of their original owners and creators, and two museums. This film was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International … Continued
Meet Kanyini, South Australia’s first satellite
21 Sep 2021

Meet Kanyini, South Australia’s first satellite
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Students capture the spirit of South Australia’s great space adventure. Learn about the first satellite to be sent to space by Australia, and the origins of its name in this resource for Year 5, 7 and 10 students interested in … Continued
Reversible fabric keeps you warm or cool on demand
27 Aug 2021

Reversible fabric keeps you warm or cool on demand
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The fabric with a neat party trick – wear it one way and it keeps you warm, but flip it inside out and it will keep you cool. This resource is best suited to Physics, Chemistry and Biology students in … Continued